Shepherding the Competitor's Heart: Biblical Counseling and Sports

By W. Russell Threet

What if the most important thing about an athlete wasn't their stats, but their soul? In a world that exalts performance, Christian athletes and coaches often find themselves caught between competing for glory and living for Christ. Shepherding the Competitor's Heart offers a better way--a biblical counseling approach that addresses the heart behind the hustle. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and years of pastoral counseling experience, Dr. W. Russell Threet equips believers to shepherd athletes through anxiety, pride, identity confusion, burnout, and spiritual stagnation. Whether you're a coach, parent, counselor, or athlete, this book will help you: Distinguish between sports psychology and soul care Apply biblical truths to performance pressure Disciple athletes through trials, injuries, and moral failure Build team cultures of grace, truth, and worship View competition as a context for sanctification, not self-worth Filled with practical tools, case studies, and Scripture-rich insight, this resource calls believers back to the sufficiency of God's Word for every arena--including the field of play.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4QJ3F8N
• ISBN13: 9798319160041
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.1" x 5.1"